Matamata woman's anxious 8-day wait for test results
The ministry has apologised and says its average wait time is around 24 hours.
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Matamata St Patrick's Day celebration cluster rises to 61 cases
Third largest Covid-19 cluster in New Zealand is linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Inside the Matamata Covid 19 cluster: A case of Russian roulette
A pub, a St Patrick's Day party and a highly contagious virus. What could go wrong?
Bluff wedding cluster now second biggest in country
Clusters around the country grow, while others remain steady.
A small town's Covid-19 cluster: A bar, a St Patrick's Day party and 45 cases
All cases were linked either directly or indirectly to a Matamata bar, DHB said.
Matamata Covid-19 cluster rises to 37 cases
Waikato town's cluster has been linked to a St Patrick's Day celebration.
Covid 19 coronavirus: 1 new case for Matamata, total cases tip to 24 overnight
The low number is a relief given the sudden spike in cases, Mayor Ash Tanner says.
Desperate attempts to stop Covid-19 spread in Matamata as cases grow
Officials considered road-blocking the Waikato town to stop the spread.
Matamata virus cluster linked to St Patrick's Day event
There are nine cases linked to the event at a local business
Waikato councils in a stink over leaky pipe
Matamata-Piako mayor says regional council didn't play fair in prosecuting his council.
Waihi Beach murder accused appears in court
A 21-year-old Matamata man faces a murder charge after an incident on January 4.
It's Christmas all year round for Te Puke shopkeeper
Dr Angela Thomson passed up a career in law to open her own Christmas shop in Te Puke.
Americans - and the PM - react to Stephen Colbert's New Zealand Week
What did Americans think of Stephen Colbert's quest to become The Newest Zealander?
Tens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillors
Five Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.
Person killed in crash near Morrinsville
The incident happened on a rural road near Morrinsville.
Person hit and killed by truck in Manurewa
Great South Rd is closed in both directions following the crash.
Trial date set for Matamata man accused of partner's death
Paraki Edwards will spend another 14 months in custody after a trial date was set today.
Hobbiton: Middle England to Middle Earth
Matamata's lead tourist attraction reviewed by folk from the Shires
Cyclist dies at scene of crash in Matamata, State Highway 27 closed
Emergency services are on the scene, with a helicopter also dispatched.
Local Focus: Māori Land Wars theme for youth holiday programme
Students spend school holidays studying history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
SH27 closed after minibus crash
A minibus crash has closed State Highway 28 at Tatuanui, north of Matamata.
Truck driver admits fatal crash, despite having no memory of it
Johnathan Coombe says he doesn't remember why his truck drifted across the centre line.
Auckland man dies in hospital after Waikato crash
Police are investigating how the crash occurred which claimed the Auckland man's life.
Person critical after crash north of Matamata
The crash occurred at the intersection of SH27 and Kereone Rd, north of Matamata.
Woman confirmed dead in Matamata crash
A woman is believed to have died in a car accident at Ngarua, north of Matamata.
One dead after serious crash on SH29 near Matamata
Road blocked at the site of the crash between Pond and Hopkins Roads.
Boat propeller death: How teen's fun day turned tragic
Six weeks after starting high school, Billy Crabb had already left a mark.
Person in critical condition after a crash near Rotorua
A person is critical after a crash on State Highway 5 near the Matamata turnoff.
'I can't forgive him' - David White on his daughter's killer
Family violence campaigner David White is touring 71 electorates in 71 days.
'This is how people die': Near miss in tourist hotspot shocks driver
The driver seemed convinced he was doing the right thing.
Woman dead in Matamata incident was mother of six
A baby boy is fighting for his life after suffering critical injuries. His mother is dead.
Man charged with murder after woman found dead, baby injured
The woman was found dead at the property shortly after midday yesterday.
Two critical after two separate Matamata crashes
Two people are critical after separate crashes near Matamata.
Man ripped off elderly on cruel four-year spree
Jade Roa's offending stretched from Kaikohe to Te Kuiti to Hastings in the east.